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ferocity

noun
/fəˈrɒs.ə.ti/

Meaning

The state or quality of being ferocious; extreme fierceness or violence.
the state or quality of being ferocious; savage fierceness
the state or quality of being ferocious; fierceness

Example Sentences

The storm's ferocity was devastating.

The ferocity of the lion's attack surprised even the experienced zookeeper.

The ferocity of the storm caused widespread damage.

Synonyms

fierceness, brutality, savagery, violence, intensity, fury
Entry 1
fierceness, brutality, savagery, violence, intensity, fury
Entry 2
fierceness, brutality, savagery, violence
Entry 3
fierceness, savagery, violence, brutality

Antonyms

gentleness, weakness, mildness, softness, kindness, calm, tameness, docility, calmness
Entry 1
gentleness, weakness, mildness, softness, kindness, calm
Entry 2
gentleness, mildness, tameness, docility
Entry 3
gentleness, calmness, mildness

Collocations

unleash ferocity, display ferocity, ferocity of attack, ferocity of beast, ferocity of storm
Entry 2
unleash ferocity, display ferocity, ferocity of attack
Entry 3
ferocity of attack, ferocity of beast, ferocity of storm

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